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WF51 YVV

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function COIL SPRING SUPPORT ON SHOCK ABSORBER BROKEN, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some unbalance of rear brakes.

Pass 3 May 2017 77,714 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 77,712 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

SLIGHT DRAG ON NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR BRAKES

Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,732 miles

DETERIORATION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 75,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed PERISHED/SPLIT IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DETERIORATION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,657 miles

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

FRONT BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION.

HEAVY RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 73,657 miles

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

FRONT BRAKE HOSES IN POOR CONDITION.

HEAVY RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 69,283 miles

deep perish marks on offside rear tyre.

front brake hoses badly perished.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 69,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

deep perish marks on offside rear tyre.

front brake hoses badly perished.

noise in nearside front top suspension mounting.

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

perish marks on o/s rear tyre

uneven wear on n/s rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

perish marks on o/s rear tyre

uneven wear on n/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,319 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,364 miles

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,379 miles

CORROSION ON O/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE.

SILENCER BOX AND MOUNTINGS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 51,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,589 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 43,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,532 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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WF51 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF51 YVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF51 YVV registered?

WF51 YVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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